Online Learning

At the age of twenty-six, less than three weeks after giving birth to her first child, Holly Frances was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of the nervous system. After four months in the hospital, intense physiotherapy,…

This course provides an overview of the policies and procedures for pharmacists participating in the delivery of Alberta’s publicly funded influenza vaccine for the 2020-2021 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Join pharmacist Betty Golightly as she discusses the rules, regulations, standards, products and resources pharmacists need to be familiar with…

This session explores the changing role of social media in the pharmacy profession.  Pharmacists may look to social media for professional development, to stay connected with peers, and to build their businesses. In society, we’re also working through changing perspectives on role of social media in our daily lives.  Dr. Kelly Grindrod…

Join Clinical Practice Lead Pharmacist Kirsten George-Phillips as she describes how to assess the appropriateness of single or dual antiplatelet therapy for a patient with stroke/TIA and helps you to recognize how antithrombotic therapy is managed for a patient that “fails” antiplatelet therapy.  In this course she also helps you to…

Join Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Houghton for this non-accredited presentation, The Dawn of a New Era of Vaccinology. Dr. Houghton was the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Virology from 2010-2018 and is the Li Ka Shing Professor of Virology at the University of Alberta where he is also the Director of…

Join pharmacist Diane Crandall in Module 1 of this four module series as she provides a general overview of additional prescribing authorization (APA) and the elements that are required to obtain your APA. She describes the key components, definitions and relevant practice standards. Reviewed by:  Zahra Ghotbi PharmD, BSGP, CRE,…

Do you get questions from new Moms? If so, join pharmacist Dr. Adrienne Lindblad, as she discusses the safety and efficacy of domperidone for increasing milk production and cabbage for breast engorgement. She briefly reviews the evidence regarding postpartum mood disorders and the evidence for the use of oral contraceptives in lactating women.…

In this course, Dr. Chris Carruthers discusses the importance of healthy sleep for your heart, immune system, cognition, learning, mental health, weight and safety. She will explain the effects of healthy sleep on chronic disease and recommend how patients can improve their sleep. Course Reviewers:  Katie Koshney BScPharm,…

Join pharmacist and pharmacy owner Carlene Oleksyn as she talks about three common conditions that pharmacists encounter in their practice. Prescribing for acne, allergic rhinitis and nail fungus provides new opportunities for pharmacists to use their additional prescribing authority but also presents challenges in encompassing patient assessment and prescribing opportunities…

Join pharmacist Diane Crandall as she provides an overview of the requirements the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) wants you to include as part of your comprehensive package for submission for Additional Prescribing Authority (APA). This 4 module course goes into detail on how to successfully complete each component of the APA application form. …

In this course pediatric specialist physician, Dr. Cora Constantinescu, outlines the contraindications, precautions, and side effects of COVID-19 vaccines available in Canada [current up to March 5, 2021]. She describes potential hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine and outlines a communication framework to use in practice. Additionally, she will help dispel common myths and…

Join pharmacist Diane Crandall in this final module as she outlines how to successfully complete each component of the ACP APA application form. This module completes a comprehensive overview outlining how to obtain your APA from the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Reviewed by:  Zahra Ghotbi PharmD, BSGP, CRE, APA …

In this course, pharmacist Safia Khalfan outlines the community pharmacist’s role in the appropriate prescribing and deprescribing of medication. Safia outlines the role the pharmacist can have in addressing current health system issues related to medications by identifying polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications. She discusses how to encourage patients and…

Join pharmacist Diane Crandall as she describes the process of preparing to obtain your advanced prescribing authorization (APA). In this module, she provides an overview of the case requirements that the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) wants you to include as part of your comprehensive package for submission to ACP for Additional Prescribing…

When your patients tell you they have a beta-lactam or sulfonamide allergy, do you know what hypersensitivity syndromes and rashes are associated with those allergies? In this course, pharmacist Jackson Stewart will help you to describe these issues and outline how you can determine the risk of IgE-mediated reactions in patients…

In this session, Marni Panas explores how to better work with, support, communicate with, and advocate for patients, colleagues, family and friends who identify as sexual or gender diverse (LGBTQ). Course Reviewers: Diane Crandall BScPharm, RPh, CD, CTE, APA Jill Yates-DeVries BScPharm, RPh, CDE, CTE …

In this presentation, pharmacist Todd Prochnau  provides an overview of Tobacco Use Disorder and the various pharmacological and non-pharmacological aids available to patients trying to quit using tobacco. This presentation also provides an overview of the development and implementation of a patient centered tobacco reduction program. Course Reviewers: Yasir…

In this course, pharmacist Betty Golightly will help you to understand diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis and the relevant recommendations for dTap vaccination in pregnancy.  © 2020 Alberta Pharmacists’ Association. This material is protected by Canadian and other international copyright laws. All rights reserved. This material may not be…

Join pharmacist Dr. Mariez Morcos as she discusses the use of inhalers in elderly patients who have COPD. In this course, Dr. Morcos will summarize the updates in the 2020 GOLD Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pharmacotherapy in Patients with COPD. She also outlines how to assess and select the appropriate inhaler(s) for…

Join pharmacist Diane Crandall in Module 3 of this four module series, Get Off Your APA!  as she discusses case assessment. In this module, Diane will help you to evaluate a patient case from the perspective of an APA assessor. She will help you to use the case assessment tool in…

Pharmacists are required to comply with the Alberta Blue Cross Pharmaceutical Services Provider Agreement (Agreement) when submitting electronic claims to Alberta Blue Cross for drug benefits. Join pharmacist Farouk Haji as he talks about Appendix C of the Agreement, which sets the rules for the Frequent Dispensing Policy implemented on May, 2018. …

In this course, pharmacist Betty Golightly  will help you to understand pneumococcal disease , the epidemiology, and relevant recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination.  Course Reviewers: Colette Benbow BScN, RN, CCHN(C)  Dan Reich BScPharm, PharmD © 2020 Alberta Pharmacists’ Association. This material is protected by Canadian and…

Join pharmacist Betty Golightly as she discusses how to access and utilize references and resources available for immunizers administering Covid-19 vaccines. In this online course, she provides an overview of the epidemiology of COVID-19 and describe

This session looks at anaphylaxis, its causes and how it presents in patients. Pharmacist Betty Golightly outlines how to administer epinephrine via auto-injector. The course also includes a review of Bill 201 – the Protection of Students with Life-Threatening Allergies Act and how pharmacists can support schools to comply with this…

In this course, Dr. Sherif Mahmoud describes the role of patient assessment in pharmacy practice. He describes the steps of chronic disease assessment with respect to history, physical, and laboratory findings. He also outlines how to apply assessment skills to identify and prioritize drug therapy problems using a patient-centred approach. …